Galaxy City Hotel vs Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
Both are in Kandy, 830 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Bahirawakanda
Galaxy City Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Mawilmada
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Galaxy City Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 830 m apart.
Choose Galaxy City Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 2.8 km)
Choose Kandy Myst by Cinnamon if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6)
Why is Galaxy City Hotel better than Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?
- 1790 m closer to the city centre−790 m
- 2780 m closer to public transport−780 m
- 3More guest reviews (232 vs 99), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Kandy Myst by Cinnamon better than Galaxy City Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Galaxy City Hotel vs Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: which hotel is better? | Galaxy City Hotel | Kandy Myst by Cinnamon |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.2 +1.7 | 2.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 +4.3 | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 232 +133 | 99 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 28% | top 5% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 +1.7 | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km −790 m | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 380 m −780 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 84 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 970 m −820 m | 1.8 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 +11 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Galaxy City HotelKandy Myst by Cinnamon
- Galaxy City Hotel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Galaxy City Hotel: €21 a night on average · Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: €106 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Kandy by month
All months
| Month | Galaxy City Hotel | Kandy Myst by Cinnamon |
|---|---|---|
| December | €23 | €79 |
| January | €22 | €120 |
| February | €22 | €142 |
| March | €22 | €111 |
| April | €20 | €104 |
| May | €20 | €71 |
| June | €20 | €96 |
| July | €20 | €145 |
| August | €20 | €145 |
| September | €20 | €107 |
| October | €20 | €82 |
| November | €20 | €65 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Galaxy City Hotel prices by monthKandy Myst by Cinnamon prices by month
Location
830 m apart
Galaxy City Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 380 m, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Mahaiyawa Railway Station: 1.2 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.
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Galaxy City Hotel or Kandy Myst by Cinnamon: common questions
Which is better, Galaxy City Hotel or Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?
Galaxy City Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Kandy Myst by Cinnamon is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Galaxy City Hotel or Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?
Over the year Galaxy City Hotel costs about €21 a night on average against €106 at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Galaxy City Hotel is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Kandy Myst by Cinnamon.
How far apart are Galaxy City Hotel and Kandy Myst by Cinnamon?
The two hotels are 830 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score